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In 1890 a German Calvary officer, Captain Max von Stephanitz stabilized
the German Shepherd Dog (GSD) breed. Using a foundation stock of
German sheepdogs he created a reliable herding dog highly intelligent
and loyal.
The original breed standard did not consider the colour of the dog
as long as it displayed a good working ability. In 1930 the white
coloured dog fell out of favor and about 30 years ago it was disqualified
from the confirmation ring. However, the White German Shepherd Dog
(WGSD) is still eligible for AKC and CKC sanctioned obedience, tracking
and herding trials.
The WGSD is a highly intelligent and affectionate dog that makes
a wonderful family companion. WGSD’s are also popular for
use as sentries, police dogs, trackers, guide dogs for the blind
and search & rescue.
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